![]() “Nobody wants me in a Verzuz, and I don’t know that I have to,” Usher said, “but me and Chris Brown are really, really close. The singer isn’t certain if he’ll ever do one but acknowledges the synergy between he and Brown. Posts across social media keep campaigning for Usher to compete in a Verzuz battle against Chris Brown. Tiny Desk gives that opportunity for you to really know the artist vocally.” People got a chance to see something they haven’t seen in awhile. “It’s not about the lights or the dance moves, but it’s really about the music. “It comes with the pressure of trying to continue to do this,” Usher said. While Usher appreciates being a trending topic, that performance gave him the chance pre-Vegas to showcase his staying power. He doesn’t have any harsh words about his successful run at Caesars Palace last year but decided to relocate to Dolby Live because he wanted to expand his artistic vision on the venue’s round staging. ![]() Usher threw in some catalog curveballs like “Trading Places,” “Lemme See,” “That’s What It’s Made For,” his 1994 debut single “Can U Get Wit It,” and his cameo on rapper Wale’s “The Matrimony” when he performed from the audience midway through the show. Pairing Lil Jon with IZ Avila as musical directors, Usher breezes through those monster hits (including “Caught Up,” “Love in This Club,” “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love,” “Confessions Part II,” and “Burn”) throws in a few of his guest appearances (Chris Brown’s “Party” and their other duet “New Flame,” Lil Jon’s “Lovers and Friends,” Summer Walker’s “Come Through,” and David Guetta’s “Without You”) and even reimagines a few of his music videos (“U Remind Me” and “Yeah!”) with the help of video designer FragmentNine and lighting designer John Torres. Credit: Getty Images for Dolby Live at Park MGM
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